I have journaled every day since 1993, and I've definitely experienced its therapeutic powers. It has also been very healing during my son's manic episodes and after his suicide.
Mari McCarthy certainly validates my thoughts about the benefits of journaling all these years. Please welcome her to Choices while she's on her WOW! Women on Writing virtual book tour and take a look at her new book, Heal Your Self with Journaling Power.
Mari has also shared her thoughts about the roles of our inner critic and inner coach as we travel through our lives. My inner critic has always been very loud in my head. It's good to know we can learn to hush it up. Here's Mari McCarthy.
Conversations with Your Inner Critic and Inner Coach
by Mari McCarthy
You have two voices competing for attention in your head: your inner critic and your inner coach.
Your inner critic brings up all of your insecurities and misgivings. They doubt your abilities, judge your actions and … [Read more...]